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...be determined by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is a trademark of International Business Machines, Inc. • Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation, USA. • The names of ... of Conformity (For USA Only) Responsible Party : Brother International Corporation 100 Somerset Corporate Boulevard Bridgewater, NJ 08807-0911 USA TEL : (908) 704-1700 declares that the product Product Name : Brother P-touch Electronic Labeling System Model Number : PT-18R complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
...be determined by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is a trademark of International Business Machines, Inc. • Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation, USA. • The names of ... of Conformity (For USA Only) Responsible Party : Brother International Corporation 100 Somerset Corporate Boulevard Bridgewater, NJ 08807-0911 USA TEL : (908) 704-1700 declares that the product Product Name : Brother P-touch Electronic Labeling System Model Number : PT-18R complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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... installation, improper or abnormal use, misuse, neglect or accident (including but not limited to transporting this Product without authorization from Brother and/or alteration/removal of the serial number). This limited warranty is VOID if this Product (including but not limited to damage... covered: • This Product includes a Machine and Consumable and Accessory Items. Consumable and Accessory Items include but are not limited to label cassettes, cutters, stamps, power adapters, cases and batteries. • Except as "this Product"). • If you purchased a product from...
... installation, improper or abnormal use, misuse, neglect or accident (including but not limited to transporting this Product without authorization from Brother and/or alteration/removal of the serial number). This limited warranty is VOID if this Product (including but not limited to damage... covered: • This Product includes a Machine and Consumable and Accessory Items. Consumable and Accessory Items include but are not limited to label cassettes, cutters, stamps, power adapters, cases and batteries. • Except as "this Product"). • If you purchased a product from...
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... so the P-touch is an easy to easy label creation via pre-formatted label layouts, the P-touch editing software features advanced label formatting, block...touch with you for more details and installation directions. 9 1 In addition to operate, feature packed labeling system that makes creating professional, high quality labels a breeze. Your new P-touch... is always at hand and ready for use. 1 2 • You can quickly increase your labeling power, and 3 design and print complex labels...
... so the P-touch is an easy to easy label creation via pre-formatted label layouts, the P-touch editing software features advanced label formatting, block...touch with you for more details and installation directions. 9 1 In addition to operate, feature packed labeling system that makes creating professional, high quality labels a breeze. Your new P-touch... is always at hand and ready for use. 1 2 • You can quickly increase your labeling power, and 3 design and print complex labels...
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... addition to entering text, the P-touch has a large range of your P-touch. Enter the label text from the keyboard. Print the label you will become familiar with the procedure for creating general label layouts. Creating a label with your label before printing prevents wasting tape on incomplete labels. "Create labels like these" P. 24 3 Print the label. P. 43 You can check the...
... addition to entering text, the P-touch has a large range of your P-touch. Enter the label text from the keyboard. Print the label you will become familiar with the procedure for creating general label layouts. Creating a label with your label before printing prevents wasting tape on incomplete labels. "Create labels like these" P. 24 3 Print the label. P. 43 You can check the...
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... Help Software Help 4 Print the label. "P-touch Editor" "Create labels with more complex designs, use P-touch Editor (fully featured label editing 5 software). Enter the label text in the previous section.) 2 Prepare the personal computer. Connect the USB cable. Start P-touch Quick Editor. Click on the layout area and then type "Brother". INTRODUCTION Creating a label with your personal computer 1 Prepare...
... Help Software Help 4 Print the label. "P-touch Editor" "Create labels with more complex designs, use P-touch Editor (fully featured label editing 5 software). Enter the label text in the previous section.) 2 Prepare the personal computer. Connect the USB cable. Start P-touch Quick Editor. Click on the layout area and then type "Brother". INTRODUCTION Creating a label with your personal computer 1 Prepare...
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...of time. • Always hold the plug when disconnecting the power cord from the power outlet and the P-touch when not using the P-touch for any extended period of the P-touch, or if the battery expires. Memory • Any data stored in memory will be lost due to ...exposed to test the label on the intended surface and material before affixing the label. 6 Safety Precautions AC adapter • Be sure to the surface, or the surface beneath the label may be damaged. When removing labels, adhesive may remain, the tape's color may otherwise be transferred to disconnect the ...
...of time. • Always hold the plug when disconnecting the power cord from the power outlet and the P-touch when not using the P-touch for any extended period of the P-touch, or if the battery expires. Memory • Any data stored in memory will be lost due to ...exposed to test the label on the intended surface and material before affixing the label. 6 Safety Precautions AC adapter • Be sure to the surface, or the surface beneath the label may be damaged. When removing labels, adhesive may remain, the tape's color may otherwise be transferred to disconnect the ...
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... cassette or without a tape cassette set in any location exposed to high or low temperatures. INTRODUCTION General Precautions • Do not use the P-touch in any way or for any purpose not described in this guide to indicate additional information. 3 : This symbol indicates information or directions ignored, ...Do not put any foreign objects into the tape exit slot, AC adapter connector, or USB port, etc. • Do not try to print labels using your P-touch, and then keep it . • The software on the CD-ROM is intended for future reference. 1 Symbols Used in this Guide 2 The...
... cassette or without a tape cassette set in any location exposed to high or low temperatures. INTRODUCTION General Precautions • Do not use the P-touch in any way or for any purpose not described in this guide to indicate additional information. 3 : This symbol indicates information or directions ignored, ...Do not put any foreign objects into the tape exit slot, AC adapter connector, or USB port, etc. • Do not try to print labels using your P-touch, and then keep it . • The software on the CD-ROM is intended for future reference. 1 Symbols Used in this Guide 2 The...
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... 29 P. 47 12345678 12345678 To create and print bar code labels... Bar code function P. 33 8 Quick Index 1 2 3 To print multiple copies (with autonumbering)... Multiple copy/autonumbering functions P. 44 ABC To save a label layout... Simply look for is not shown here, try the ...Contents or Index pages. Entering text/symbols/accent characters To format the label... ABC A B C auto-format function To enter text, symbols and accent...
... 29 P. 47 12345678 12345678 To create and print bar code labels... Bar code function P. 33 8 Quick Index 1 2 3 To print multiple copies (with autonumbering)... Multiple copy/autonumbering functions P. 44 ABC To save a label layout... Simply look for is not shown here, try the ...Contents or Index pages. Entering text/symbols/accent characters To format the label... ABC A B C auto-format function To enter text, symbols and accent...
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INTRODUCTION Contents INTRODUCTION 1 Creating Your First Label 2 Safety Precautions ...4 General Precautions...7 Symbols Used in this Guide 7 Quick Index ...8 Contents ...9 GETTING STARTED 11 Unpacking Your P-touch 11 General Description...12 LCD Display & Keyboard 13 LCD Display ...13 Key Names and Functions 14 Power Supply ...16 Rechargeable Battery 16 AC Adapter ...19 ...
INTRODUCTION Contents INTRODUCTION 1 Creating Your First Label 2 Safety Precautions ...4 General Precautions...7 Symbols Used in this Guide 7 Quick Index ...8 Contents ...9 GETTING STARTED 11 Unpacking Your P-touch 11 General Description...12 LCD Display & Keyboard 13 LCD Display ...13 Key Names and Functions 14 Power Supply ...16 Rechargeable Battery 16 AC Adapter ...19 ...
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... a Single Copy 43 Printing Multiple Copies 44 Auto-numbering Labels 45 Mirror Printing ...46 Tape Cutting Options 47 Attaching Labels...49 USING THE FILE MEMORY 50 Storing a Label into Memory 50 Opening a Stored Label File 51 Deleting a Stored Label File 52 MAINTAINING YOUR P-touch 53 Resetting the P-touch 53 Maintenance...53 Cleaning the Main Unit 53 Cleaning...
... a Single Copy 43 Printing Multiple Copies 44 Auto-numbering Labels 45 Mirror Printing ...46 Tape Cutting Options 47 Attaching Labels...49 USING THE FILE MEMORY 50 Storing a Label into Memory 50 Opening a Stored Label File 51 Deleting a Stored Label File 52 MAINTAINING YOUR P-touch 53 Resetting the P-touch 53 Maintenance...53 Cleaning the Main Unit 53 Cleaning...
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.... 3. Line number Displayed at the beginning of the cursor. Cursor Indicates the current position of each line, this mark indicates the line number within the label layout. 2. Return mark Indicates the end of a line of the cursor is deleted when the key is on the screen. Style guidance Indicates the current...
.... 3. Line number Displayed at the beginning of the cursor. Cursor Indicates the current position of each line, this mark indicates the line number within the label layout. 2. Return mark Indicates the end of a line of the cursor is deleted when the key is on the screen. Style guidance Indicates the current...
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...menu, where you can characters. GETTING STARTED (Power): ~ : • Turns the P-touch on and off. • Use these keys in combination with the , , or keys. (Preview): : • Displays a preview of the label. (Feed & Cut): • Use this key in combination with the letter and ...; Opens the Text menu, where you can that have blue characters above them to set operating preferences for the P-touch. : : • Clears all text entered, or all text and current label settings. • Enters a blank space. • Returns a setting to the default value. (Return): (Backspace...
...menu, where you can characters. GETTING STARTED (Power): ~ : • Turns the P-touch on and off. • Use these keys in combination with the , , or keys. (Preview): : • Displays a preview of the label. (Feed & Cut): • Use this key in combination with the letter and ...; Opens the Text menu, where you can that have blue characters above them to set operating preferences for the P-touch. : : • Clears all text entered, or all text and current label settings. • Enters a blank space. • Returns a setting to the default value. (Return): (Backspace...
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...inserting the tape cassette. The back cover cannot be discharged with the end of the tape facing the P-touch's tape exit slot, and press firmly until you hear a click. When inserting the tape cassette, make... sure that the tape and ink ribbon do not catch on page 22. • Do not pull the label coming out of the tape exit slot. Refer to "Feeding Tape" on the print head. 4 Close the ...Be sure to feed tape to be closed if the release lever is already a tape cassette in the P-touch, remove it by pulling it passes through the tape guide. Tape exit slot • Make sure that the...
...inserting the tape cassette. The back cover cannot be discharged with the end of the tape facing the P-touch's tape exit slot, and press firmly until you hear a click. When inserting the tape cassette, make... sure that the tape and ink ribbon do not catch on page 22. • Do not pull the label coming out of the tape exit slot. Refer to "Feeding Tape" on the print head. 4 Close the ...Be sure to feed tape to be closed if the release lever is already a tape cassette in the P-touch, remove it by pulling it passes through the tape guide. Tape exit slot • Make sure that the...
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...; Be sure to feed tape to remove any slack in the tape and ink ribbon after inserting the tape cassette. • Do not pull the label coming out of five levels (+2, +1, 0, -1, -2) to make the screen easier to read. LCD Display LCD Contrast You can change the contrast setting of the LCD...
...; Be sure to feed tape to remove any slack in the tape and ink ribbon after inserting the tape cassette. • Do not pull the label coming out of five levels (+2, +1, 0, -1, -2) to make the screen easier to read. LCD Display LCD Contrast You can change the contrast setting of the LCD...
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... Caps mode, press the key again. • To enter a lowercase letter while in Caps mode, hold down the desired key. EDITING A LABEL Entering and Editing Text Using the keyboard of your P-touch is a maximum number of lines of text that can be entered for 3/8" (9 mm) and 1/4" (6 mm) tape. • If you want...
... Caps mode, press the key again. • To enter a lowercase letter while in Caps mode, hold down the desired key. EDITING A LABEL Entering and Editing Text Using the keyboard of your P-touch is a maximum number of lines of text that can be entered for 3/8" (9 mm) and 1/4" (6 mm) tape. • If you want...
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...; To enter one character at once. 1 Press the key. EDITING A LABEL Deleting Text Deleting one of these symbols, hold down the key and then press the desired key. 9 25 Entering Symbols The Clear options are two methods of 103 symbols (including international and extended ASCII characters) available with the Symbol 4 function. The...
...; To enter one character at once. 1 Press the key. EDITING A LABEL Deleting Text Deleting one of these symbols, hold down the key and then press the desired key. 9 25 Entering Symbols The Clear options are two methods of 103 symbols (including international and extended ASCII characters) available with the Symbol 4 function. The...
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...step. • Refer to the Symbol List table for a complete list of 103 symbols. 1 Press the key. Ensure that any labels you produce which use of symbols is selected in the list displayed. 2 Select a group using the or keys, and then select... a symbol using the or keys. 3 Press the key. Group (A) Punctuation (B) Business (C) Mathematics (D) Bracket (E) Arrow (F) Unit (G) International (H) Number (I) Pictograph (J) Electrical (K) Others Symbol List Symbols The use this mark conform with the relevant directives. 26 Entering Symbols The last symbol entered is displayed...
...step. • Refer to the Symbol List table for a complete list of 103 symbols. 1 Press the key. Ensure that any labels you produce which use of symbols is selected in the list displayed. 2 Select a group using the or keys, and then select... a symbol using the or keys. 3 Press the key. Group (A) Punctuation (B) Business (C) Mathematics (D) Bracket (E) Arrow (F) Unit (G) International (H) Number (I) Pictograph (J) Electrical (K) Others Symbol List Symbols The use this mark conform with the relevant directives. 26 Entering Symbols The last symbol entered is displayed...
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... of entering accented characters: • Using the key. • Using the Accent function. There are two methods of 119 accented characters. 1 Press the key. EDITING A LABEL Entering Accented Characters The P-touch can display and print a set of all accented characters available. 7 8 9 27 Entering Accented Characters
... of entering accented characters: • Using the key. • Using the Accent function. There are two methods of 119 accented characters. 1 Press the key. EDITING A LABEL Entering Accented Characters The P-touch can display and print a set of all accented characters available. 7 8 9 27 Entering Accented Characters
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EDITING A LABEL Character a A c C d D e E g G i I l L n Accented Character List Accented Characters Character N o O r R s S t T u U y Y z Z Accented Characters 28 Entering Accented Characters
EDITING A LABEL Character a A c C d D e E g G i I l L n Accented Character List Accented Characters Character N o O r R s S t T u U y Y z Z Accented Characters 28 Entering Accented Characters
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...Options Attribute Value Result 1 HEL 2 (Helsinki) 3 BRU (Brussels) 4 Font FLO 5 (Florida) BEL 6 (Belgium) 7 8 9 29 Setting Character Attributes EDITING A LABEL Setting Character Attributes Using the key, you do not press the key. • Press the key to return to the previous step. • Press the... then set the selected attribute to the default value. • Refer to the Setting Options table for a list of lines on the label. Shadow + Italic). • When selecting "S", "M" and "L" in the text size attributes, the actual size when printed will differ ...
...Options Attribute Value Result 1 HEL 2 (Helsinki) 3 BRU (Brussels) 4 Font FLO 5 (Florida) BEL 6 (Belgium) 7 8 9 29 Setting Character Attributes EDITING A LABEL Setting Character Attributes Using the key, you do not press the key. • Press the key to return to the previous step. • Press the... then set the selected attribute to the default value. • Refer to the Setting Options table for a list of lines on the label. Shadow + Italic). • When selecting "S", "M" and "L" in the text size attributes, the actual size when printed will differ ...